Reviews

"David Lamb's Do Platanos Go Wit' Collard Greens" asks if love between a black man and a Latina woman can survive the tumultuous backdrop of racial politics, police corruption and the 1993 NYC mayoral election." —VIBE

"A fable about ghetto youth and crooked cops. Do Platanos also drops jewels about history, race government corruption, and of course, white cops in blue who see young blacks and Latinos and harass them." —The Source

"A four-star effort that entertains and enlightens. The prose sparkles and the characters are carefully crafted to make this a book you won't want to put down." —Donald Bakeer,
Author of Crips on which the critically acclaimed film South Central was based.

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The story of a young man's struggle to be a successful musician, young women trying to find the right mate, addicts fighting for their souls, and communities battling drug dealers. An absorbing novel that focuses on the American city, its youth, and their struggle to maintain integrity and human dignity. —QUARTERLY BLACK REVIEW OF BOOKS

A promising premise and a good ear for African-American speech.
—Publishers Weekly

The elements mixed together here: Jazz, Hip Hop, Islam, and Christianity makes this intriguing story an alluring read. —Edwidge Danticat, Author of Krik Krak.

Lamb capably blends an amalgamation of thoughts and ideas that leaves the reader deeply satisfied. With his talent, we expect him to keep our plate loaded with a literary feast for the mind. Bon appetite! —Rapport Magazine

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